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Guatemala: Innovative Technology Specialist

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Organization: Chemonics
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 21 Sep 2018

Chemonics seeks a short-term innovative technology specialist for biodiversity monitoring and evaluation to support the Guatemala Biodiversity Project. The specialist will perform an assessment of the tools and processes used to monitor progress toward biodiversity conservation objectives through performance indicators in the project’s three pilot areas: Pacific Coast, Sierra de las Minas Biosphere Reserve, and Maya Biosphere Reserve. At the end of the assessment, the specialist will recommend new technologies and strategies to improve data collection by the stakeholders who currently monitor biodiversity conservation in Guatemala. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Assess tools and analyze processes stakeholders use to monitor progress toward biodiversity conservation objectives through performance indicators as well as the threats in each of the project’s three pilot areas

Propose innovative technology (tools and processes) that stakeholders can use to monitor progress toward conservation objectives and the threats in each pilot area

Work with beneficiaries to identify innovative technologies that will improve the current monitoring systems

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field; master’s degree in conservation biology or a related field preferred

Minimum of 10 years of experience in conservation biology

Experience monitoring flora and fauna

Demonstrated expertise in innovative technology (tools and processes) for conservation monitoring and evaluation

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Fluency in Spanish and English

How to apply:

​Please send an email with your CV attached and “Biodiversity Innovation Technology Specialist” in the subject line to GuateBiodiversityRecruit@chemonics.com by September 21, 2018. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.​